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Phelps, Hoff Smash Records in Omaha

Posted Jun 30, 08 10:53 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Records fell at the Olympic trials in Omaha yesterday as both Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff triumphed in the 400 IM, USA Today reports. Each swimmer had a personal motivation: Phelps took almost a second of his own world record, and Hoff recaptured the record from Stephanie Rice.

Phelps bested friend Ryan Lochte, who would have had his own world record if the star hadn't competed. All wore the vaunted Speedo LZR swimsuit, credited with aiding swimmers shatter records left and right this year.

Source USA Today

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Michael Phelps, right, celebrates with Ryan Lochte after winning.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Michael Phelps swims to victory in the men's 400-meter individual medley finals at the US Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Phelps in the water.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Kate Hoff reacts to her victory in in the women's 400-meter individual medley.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kate Hoff swims to victory in the women's 400-meter individual medley.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Hoff in action.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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